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QuantConnect is a technology company that provides an open-sourced algorithmic trading platform. Quantconnect allows users to design, test, and trade algorithms with real-time market data and backtesting tools. Over 100,000 quants from 170+ countries use Quantconnect.
This is a brief overview of QuantConnect:
The company was founded by Jared Broad in 2011 and has experienced rapid growth, with over 200,000 users as of 2022. QuantConnect’s mission is to democratize access to financial markets and enable anyone to build sophisticated trading algorithms. The company has received praise from industry experts for its innovative technology and commitment to customer satisfaction.
The platform provides equities, ForexTrading, futures, options, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies.
The headquarters of Quantconnect is in Seattle, Washington, United States.
They do not have any other offices.
Quantconnect’s platform is based on the C# programming language and Python, as well as other languages such as Lean Algorithmic Trading Engine (LEAN). The company provides an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) which includes a backtesting engine, live trading simulator, and paper trading account. The platform is available for use on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Quantconnect also offers a cloud-based version of its platform.
The QuantConnect platform is built on a lean engine that allows users to create, test, and deploy algorithms quickly and efficiently. The platform also includes various services and tools to help traders manage their portfolios and strategies. The engine allows you to build and backtest your own trading strategies. The platform is open-source, meaning it is free to use, and the code is publicly available for anyone to review and modify.
According to their LinkedIn account, the company’s size is around 11 to 50 employees.
Jared Broad is the founder and CEO of the company.
Raymond Bohac is the only listed board member or advisor.
You can contact QuantConnect by submitting a ticket on their website: https://www.quantconnect.com/contact.
As well as viewing their frequently asked questions on the same page.
Ziga Breznik
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